Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Jan 4: The inauguration of 'Saanidhya' centre for autism will be held on January 5 by zilla panchayat CEO Dr Kumar, informed administrator Sanidhya residential school Dr Vasanth Kumar Shetty.
Derebail Vittaladas Thanthri from Shree Kshetra Kadri will light the lamp and bless the autism centre.
The programme will be presided by president of Shree Ganesha Seva Trust Mahabala Marla and guest of honour will be advisor of Shree Ganesha Seva Trust Shalini Pandith.
President of Shree Ganesha Seva Trust Mahabala Marla, Elias Fernandes from Four winds and others were present.
About Autism
Autism is a developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. It is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Autism is known as a 'spectrum disorder' because the characteristics can be found across a wide spectrum or 'range-from a mild learning and social disability to a severe impairment, with multiple programs and highly unusual behaviour. The thinking and learning ability vary-from gifted to average to severely challenged. One person might be able to attend a regular school, find a job and lead a fairly independent life. At the same time, this person may have difficulty in talking and mixing with other people. Moderately and Severely affected children with autism will also vary tremendously. Some might do well in a supportive environment while others might not. Some children do not develop speech at all, while others may develop speech but still have difficulty in communicate.
Autism is caused by physical dysfunction of the brain Autism is not caused by bad parenting or neglect 80% of those affected by autism are boys.
Autism is found throughout the world, in families of all economic, social and racial backgrounds.
The disorder may occur alone, or with accompanying problems such as mental retardation or seizures.
All persons with Autism do not have special or savant skills. A few (10%) have unusual drawing abilities, musical talent, excellent rote memory or lightning speed at mental calculation.
Having autism down not affect a child's physical appearance. He looks just like any other child, though he may communicate and behave in a manner that is different from most of the other children.
It is also important to remember that all children with autism are different in the way they act and interact. No two children with autism will have the identical characteristics.